Economic Optimism and Political Turmoil: A Global Perspective

Explore the growing optimism among economists about the U.S. economy in 2025, as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Delve into the political storm in France over its austerity budget and the implications for the EU. Analyze Joseph Stiglitz's call for Democrats to abandon neoliberal economics, and examine the transformative economic impact of South African Airways. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the economic and political shifts shaping the global landscape.

Sources:
https://signalscv.com/2024/11/economists-grow-more-optimistic-about-us-economy-in-2025/
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/28/why-france-austerity-budget-political-storm
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/28/the-message-to-democrats-is-clear-you-must-dump-neoliberal-economics
https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/the-future-economic-impact-of-south-african-airways/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Economists grow more optimistic about US economy in 2025
(00:03:57) Why has France’s austerity budget caused a political storm?
(00:07:24) The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics
(00:10:45) The future economic impact of South African Airways